The cheapest and fastest trains from Poole to St Austell
Cheapest price
$181
Average price
$181
Fastest journey
7 h 46 m
Average duration
7 h 46 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
201 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Poole to St Austell is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Poole to St Austell will cost around $181 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $181.
Of the 1 trains that leave Poole for St Austell on Mon, Dec 22, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Dec 22 the direct trains cover the 201 km distance in an average of 7 h 46 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 7 h 46 m .
On Mon, Dec 22 the slowest trains will take 7 h 46 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.


Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Poole to St Austell
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Poole to St Austell among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €86. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 6h 5m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €86, and a train costs an average of €123.
Distance: 124 miles (201 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€123 Average price | €95 Average price Cheapest |
6h 35m Average total duration Fastest 6h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 48m Average total duration 11h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
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Why should you book Poole to St Austell trains with Omio?
South Western Railway operates all train services from Poole to St Austell. Omio is the only official third party seller for South Western Railway tickets.
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Why book with Omio over Trainline and Rail Europe?
- Official reseller: South Western Railway tickets can only be bought on Omio or South Western Railway's website as Omio is the only official third party seller for South Western Railway tickets. Trainline, RailEurope, and Rail.Ninja do not sell South Western Railway tickets as they are not official sellers.
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including train and bus to find the ideal travel option from Poole to St Austell.
Journey information
Overview: Train from Poole to St Austell
Trains from Poole to St Austell run on average 4 times per day, taking around 6h 5m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $153 (€123) but you can travel from only $107 (€86) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 05:53, the last at 18:52. The fastest train covers the 124 miles (201 km) distance in 5h 50m.
Distance 124 miles (201 km) |
Average train duration 6h 5m |
Cheapest ticket price $153 (€123) |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 5h 50m |
First train 05:53 |
Last train 18:52 |
Train companies: South Western Railway from Poole to St Austell trainsSouth Western Railway trains will get you between Poole and St Austell from $107 (€86). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Poole to St Austell
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Poole to St Austell by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at St Austell, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Poole to St Austell
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:55 - 19:00 Saturday 07:00 - 18:00 Sunday 09:00 - 19:00
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step-free category B Station - There is level access to both sides of the station by ramps. Interchange between platforms is via a ramped underpass at the London end of the platforms. Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All South Western Railway ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. All machines are accessible, however the station may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located in the Booking Hall and in the Waiting Room on Platform 1. The National key toilets are located in the Main Booking Hall; these toilets are operated by a radar key. A radar key is available from station staff upon request. A 'National Key Scheme' key [RADAR] can be purchased by contacting the following. Address: 12 City Forum, 250 City Road, London, EC1V 8AF. Tel: 020 7250 3222. Minicom: 020 7250 4119. Fax: 020 7250 0212. Email: [email protected]
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: No
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Station forecourt, off Serpentine Road
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:35 - 10:00 Saturday Closed Sunday Closed
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: To Bournemouth: Station Road opposite The Avocet pub To Poole: Station Road outside The Avocet pub
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:50 - 19:00 Saturday 06:50 - 19:00 Sunday 09:45 - 16:45
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Taxi: Yes
- Accessible taxis: Yes
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step Free Category A Station - This station has step free access to both platforms via a liftbridge. Safety warning - Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible taxis: Yes
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Self service Ticket Machine is located at the entrance to platform 2.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platforms 1 and 2. The National key toilets are operated by a RADAR key. The RADAR key is available from station staff upon request.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The radar key is available from station staff.
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: East bound buses go from the station carpark. Westbound and Newquay buses go from the bus station
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